Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Monday, 19 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Water Supply
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to end the private monopoly in water through introducing consumer choice.
- Answer
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The Government currently has no plans to introduce competition for household customers.
The Government considers that the private model, supported by a strong independent regulatory system, has generated investment and improved performance, by setting prices, protecting consumers and providing a stable framework for companies and investors.
The Government opened the water retail market for non-household customers in April 2017, giving businesses, charities and public sector organisations choice over their water retailer. The market is still in its infancy. We therefore do not believe that this is the right time to introduce a competitive market for households.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32358
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Consumers Private sector Monopolies Water supply
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